APA Ethical Standards

In Professional Standards in Human Service and Research, it was explained that ethical standards provide a mechanism for professional accountability. The necessity of ethical behavior in clinical and research practice was covered in detail. I also learned how important it was for a professional to keep their own values from influencing clients.
In this class I completed a number of essays showing that I was able to effectively identify ethical dilemmas, identify the potential issues involved, while listing all of the specific APA ethics codes that applied. I came to realize that the professional has significant responsibility and power. Keeping this in mind helped me to come up with the best course of action for the individual who had